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Trademark Fundamentals: Distinctiveness

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In trademark law, the concept of distinctiveness is central to protecting your brand and ensuring it stands out in the marketplace. Understanding the levels of trademark distinctiveness can help startup founders make informed...more

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Trademark Fundamentals: Selecting Goods and Services for New Applications

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As a startup founder, you’re often faced with numerous decisions that impact the future of your business. One such decision is how to approach trademark applications. A crucial component of this process is selecting the...more

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Trademark Fundamentals: Use in Commerce

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Startup founders looking to protect their brands need to understand the concept of “use in commerce” to successfully register their trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This article will break down...more

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Trademark Fundamentals: What Is a “Basis” for a Trademark Filing?

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When applying to register a trademark, a critical component you will encounter is selecting a “basis” for the application. Selecting the correct basis is crucial for ensuring that your application is processed smoothly and...more

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Getting R.E.A.L. in Later Stage, Venture-Backed Companies

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Often later stage, venture-backed companies (“late-stage start-ups”) seek advice as they find themselves languishing in the neverland between being heavy on intellectual property (IP) assets and light on commercial products...more

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German Federal Parliament Passes Sweeping New Rules on Selling Digital Products to Consumers

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A new contract type has been introduced in the German Civil Code for the supply of digital content or services by companies to consumers in Germany: The German Federal Parliament has added 22 new sections (337-327u) on the...more

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The sales law update at the beginning of the year - The update obligations according to §§ 475 b, c German Civil Code ("BGB)

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In implementation of the Sales of Goods Directive (Directive 2019/771/EU of May 20, 2019, "WKRL") and the Digital Content and Services Directive (Directive 2019/770 (EU), "DIDRL"), a comprehensive reform of the BGB came into...more

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Neue Regelungen für digitale Produkte

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Der Bundestag hat am 25.06.2021 das „Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Richtlinie über bestimmte vertragsrechtliche Aspekte der Bereitstellung digitaler Inhalte und digitaler Dienstleistungen“ beschlossen. Das Gesetz setzt die...more

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UK Budget – Some Key Changes

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The UK Budget took place on 29th October. The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, took the opportunity to make a series of targeted changes to the UK’s tax system, some of which had already been announced, but several of which were...more

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